Designer, Land Development

AVCON, INC.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

AVCON, INC. in Orlando, Florida is seeking a Designer for our Land Development team to prepare construction drawings—site plans, grading, drainage, roadway alignments, cross sections, earthwork calculations, and related permit submittals.

The role requires CAD proficiency (AutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil 3D) and experience with MS Office; five years in civil drafting preferred. You will work with engineers to develop plans and ensure quality while adhering to standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of civil engineering drafting and design experience.
• Airport, transportation or land development experience desired.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction drawings including site plans, grading and drainage, roadway alignment, plan and profiles, cross sections, earthwork calculations, water distribution, sanitary sewer systems, storm sewer design, and intersections.
• Prepare project specifications and assemble permit submittals (Water Management, FDEP, City, County, and State).
• Maintain project drawing files and generate maps, graphs, charts, overlays, base drawings, and details.
• Complete red line mark-ups and address design comments on layouts and details.
• Follow CAD standards and maintain knowledge of drafting procedures.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD / AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

As part of a design team, the Designer with our Land Development team will be responsible for the preparation of construction drawings for projects, including but not limited to site plans, grading and drainage plans, roadway alignment, plan and profiles, cross sections, earthwork calculations, water distribution, sanitary sewer collection systems, storm sewer design, intersection layouts and utilization of applicable standard details based on municipality. Duties also include preparation of project specifications and assembling permit submittals (Water Management, FDEP, City, County, and State). This position is based in AVCON's Orlando, Florida office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support the engineering team with CAD knowledge.
• Develop CAD drawings for assigned department.
• Create plans independently and under direction from senior staff.
• Technical development of contract plans and marketing exhibits.
• Maintain project drawing files.
• Create maps, graphs, charts, overlays, base drawings, details and sketches.
• Complete red line mark‑ups and address design comments related to the site layout and details.
• Organize and prepare a variety of complex layouts and drawings from written or verbal specifications or from rough or detailed sketches.
• Follow CAD standards for the project established by the client, firm, and industry.
• Recommend standards and symbols to meet specialized needs of a particular project, or to facilitate or improve CAD productivity.
• Maintain current knowledge of design and drafting procedures in specialty field.
• Use basic quantity and geometry calculations in creation of drawings.
• Perform mathematical calculations and quantity takeoffs.
• Nights and weekends are generally not required but may occasionally be necessary with little or no advanced notice.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of experience in civil engineering drafting and design. Airport, transportation or land development experience, desired.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILLS

• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, pay attention to detail, and follow‑up on assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect privileged client information and documents appropriately.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively in a high‑volume office environment under pressure of heavy deadlines.
• Knowledge of correct English usage including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.

LICENSURE

• Valid drivers’ license and maintenance of satisfactory driving record.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

ENVIRONMENT

Work usually takes place in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office setting. Site visits may occasionally take place in an outdoor environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

TOOL/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

As dictated by client site protocol, candidate will be required to utilize proper personal protective equipment including but not limited to gloves, sleeves, leather protectors, hard hats, safety vests, safety glasses and shields, hearing protection, safety shoes, covers, helmets/hoods, and any additional tools required for the task at hand.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

AVCON, INC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AVCON complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

AVCON expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of AVCON's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.